The Long December is a 2010 American drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani and written by Bahareh Azimi. The film stars Chandler Riggs, Haley Joel Osment, and Robert Duvall.
The film is set in the aftermath of the Iraq War and follows a group of American soldiers who are struggling to adjust to life back home. The soldiers are all struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and are having difficulty readjusting to civilian life.
The Long December is a powerful and moving film about the effects of war on those who fight in it. The film follows the soldiers as they try to readjust to life back home and deals with the issues of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. The film is very well-acted and directed, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the effects of war on those who fight in it.
Synopsis
The Long December follows the lives of several characters in the small town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia during the month of December. The town is experiencing a prolonged cold snap and the residents are struggling to cope.
The film opens with a scene of a young boy, Billy, sledding down a hill. He loses control of the sled and crashes into a tree. His mother rushes him to the hospital where he is treated for a concussion.
Meanwhile, the town’s only doctor, Dr. Joe, is dealing with a patient who is in the late stages of cancer. The patient, Mrs. Miller, is not expected to live much longer. Dr. Joe is also dealing with the town’s dentist, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
The town’s sheriff, Hank, is dealing with a series of break-ins. He is also trying to find time to spend with his wife, who is dealing with her own issues.
The town’s mayor, Matt, is dealing with the town’s financial problems. He is also trying to find a way to save the town’s Christmas pageant, which is in danger of being cancelled.
The town’s schoolteacher, Miss Adkins, is dealing with her own problems. She is struggling to deal with her alcoholism.
The film follows the lives of these characters as they deal with their own personal problems. The film also follows the town’s residents as they deal with the cold snap. The film culminates with the town’s Christmas pageant.
Movie Details
Director: Bennie Woodell
Writers: Andy PruskiBennie Woodell
Stars: Leena KurishingalWill Cummings IIIChad Meyer